Despite the increased focus on women’s inclusion in the technology industry, many organizations continue to face challenges in increasing the number of women they employ. It’s 2022 and the labor market gaps between genders – regarding salaries, growth paths, and managerial positions – are still staggering.
About four years ago, my company set a goal to increase the number of women in technological roles. Our data back then showed that 20% of our Israeli-based team were women, and there were very few female candidates in our talent pipeline. In collaboration with Power in Diversity, an initiative strengthening the Israeli Start-Up Nation through diversity and inclusion, we identified the gaps, set objectives, received professional training, fostered collaborations with social organizations that promote diversity in the workplace, and more.
Today more than 50% of our employees in technological-based roles in Tel Aviv are women - an extraordinary achievement we reached due to long-term planning and perseverance.
So, how do you embark on such a process?
The first and most important step is to recognize that there is a gap, to understand that the responsibility to close this existing gap lies with the company’s management team, and to commit to a journey of change backed by meaningful results.
Continue reading: https://www.geektime.com/half-of-tech-industry-should-be-women/
About four years ago, my company set a goal to increase the number of women in technological roles. Our data back then showed that 20% of our Israeli-based team were women, and there were very few female candidates in our talent pipeline. In collaboration with Power in Diversity, an initiative strengthening the Israeli Start-Up Nation through diversity and inclusion, we identified the gaps, set objectives, received professional training, fostered collaborations with social organizations that promote diversity in the workplace, and more.
Today more than 50% of our employees in technological-based roles in Tel Aviv are women - an extraordinary achievement we reached due to long-term planning and perseverance.
So, how do you embark on such a process?
The first and most important step is to recognize that there is a gap, to understand that the responsibility to close this existing gap lies with the company’s management team, and to commit to a journey of change backed by meaningful results.
Continue reading: https://www.geektime.com/half-of-tech-industry-should-be-women/
